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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,290

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $8,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $35,120
Base Invoice $21,127 $32,163
Safety and Security Package 995  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735  
Sunroof 895  
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Safety and Security Package 886  
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544  
Sunroof 797  
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 3,625 570
Options (change) 3,227 444
Destination 685 780
Total Price $27,290 $36,470
Total Invoice $25,039 $33,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,917
Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$27,290$36,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$33,815
Total Invoice$25,039$33,387
Adjustments for Features0-2,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,039$30,956

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusMaxima
TrimSELSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,375$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,431

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelTaurusMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in109.3 in
Length197.6 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,343 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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